We all have Christmas songs that we’d like to see retired — but what are the carols that you never tire of?
Which carol is worth teaching, word-for-word, to the next generation?
We all have Christmas songs that we’d like to see retired — but what are the carols that you never tire of?
Which carol is worth teaching, word-for-word, to the next generation?
Silent Night is my favorite Carol.
Long list, but Of The Father's Love Begotten is pretty high on it!
Oh Holy Night is my favorite. It is so solemn, reverant, and hopeful.
I truly enjoy O Little Town of Bethlehem (ELW 279). In verse one, we sing "the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight." Jesus is the one who meets us wherever we are in life. This hymn embodies the good news of Christmas for me. Merry Christmas, everyone.
Hark the herald angels sing is my favorite: "born to raise the sons of earth/born to give them second birth."
but I like a lot of carols, including: "in the bleak midwinter."
This is a tougher question that I expected. Let's go with "Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful", I like the visual of all the people of faith gathering together around the manger. However, "Joy to the World" and "Silent Night" are right there too (among others).
O Little Town of Bethlehem.
Easy: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming." I never get tired of the gentle image of Jesus as the rose, blooming to save us. And I love the way the harmony dances independently of the melody, making it stand out in a service. Looking forward to singing it tonight! ;)
One of my favorites is "Breath of Heaven." As a mother myself, it really encapsulates how amazing it must have been to be the mother of God.
Of the Father's Love Begotten
"What child is this" -- I love the image of "for sinners here the silent Word is pleading," a reminder of the amazing love that brought God down to us.
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Lo How A Rose E're Blooming. Love the harmony in it.
also Once in Royal David's City
I agree so many. Today we sang The Bells of Christmas ELW #298 - new to me and good.
For a classic, I like "What Child is This." A more modern favorite is "Welcome to this World."
"Your Little One, Dear Lord, Are We" is unparalleled. No other carol captures the image of the second stanza:
"With songs we hasten you to greet
"And kiss the dust before your feet.
"O blessed hour, O sweetest night
"That gave you birth, our soul's delight."